Last night while on a Zoom class by Silly Moon Quilting I met a woman who’s got family in Lytton who lost everything in the fires. She told us that they have now collected and distributed over 2000 quilts. Isn’t it incredible how our community steps up to help? Apparently they are now trying toContinue reading "Quilts For Lytton Update"
A Fun Box of Treasures
Today I went to grab the mail because I had been emailed that I had a parcel from Denise B. She knew that I collect quilt tops, fabric and blocks to make charity quilts. This is the photo of the piles of goodies in the box: Incredible quilt tops, backing fabric, blocks and scraps. IContinue reading "A Fun Box of Treasures"
The Squirrels Got Me
This has been a fun week so far. I have a couple of finished projects! I had won a gift certificate from Mad About Patchwork from Sandra Walker at MMM Quilts in her Follow Your Own Path QAL. I knew I had the perfect floral fabric and the “right” green, but needed the solid coloursContinue reading "The Squirrels Got Me"
I Love Thursday #52
I’m joining a group of friends who get together via a linky party on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color most weeks to share list of things that bring them joy, inspire them or make them laugh. These past couple of months I have been paying attention to my diet and try to get someContinue reading "I Love Thursday #52"
September OMG
September already? This year has just disappeared in the blink of an eye! On a personal note I’ll be busy this month with working for Federal Elections. The 12 - 14 hour days at the polling station, and days of travelling and training, will mean my time with my machines and fabric will be aContinue reading "September OMG"
I’m Falling For You Blog Hop
Joan from MooseStash Quilting is hosting this fun blog this month. Here’s the lineup of creative participants: Monday September 20 Creatin' in the Sticks Samelias Mum Quilting Gail Vroomans Quilts Quilt Schmilt Tuesday September 21 Just Let Me Quilt Just Sew Quilter Days filled with Joy Kathy’s Kwilts and More Wednesday September 22Continue reading "I’m Falling For You Blog Hop"
August Block Report
August was a better month for finishing blocks, so here’s my count: Previous YTD Count: 340 blocks August Blocks: Scrappy Strings Blocks 72Phoenix Rising 6Flat Topped Scrappy Pyramid 28Pattern Test 49 January 18 February 61 March 54 April 77 May 30 June 41 July 59 August 155 YTD Total: 495 Blocks
My PHD in August
Gail from Quilting Gail introduced me to her PHD Challenge and Tracker. I love being held accountable and keeping track of my projects and Gail’s tracker sure helps. With being at home because of the Evacuation Alert and needing to keep busy I did have a good month. I finished several quilt tops and oneContinue reading "My PHD in August"
Weekly To-Do and Goals #72
My Weekly Goals – To Do Tuesday #72 Chris at Chris Knits is now hosting the weekly To-Do linky party and it’s always fun to go see what everyone has done and are planning To-Do. Last week’s list: 1. Finish re-doing my Flat Topped Scrappy Pyramid quilt top now that I removed the background fabric which justContinue reading "Weekly To-Do and Goals #72"
August OMG Check In
All in all August was a good month! Our Evacuation Alert was lifted so I was able to go to my studio for a few days and had sewing time almost every day. My goal for August was to keep trying to finish up some projects: 1. Finish my Orange You Glad Blog Hop ProjectContinue reading "August OMG Check In"
Seaside Adventure Row Along
This will be full of wonderful eye candy and fun project patterns. Stay tuned for the line-up. 😉 Carol
Another Fun Pattern Test
I haven’t fallen out of step with keeping busy this week. I’m playing with these fabrics making strip sets which will be used in a fun pattern test by a designer I really enjoy: The lighting has the colours not showing true in the photo. 😢 I’ve also been doodling with ideas for a projectContinue reading "Another Fun Pattern Test"
I Love Thursday #51
I’m joining a group of friends who get together via a linky party on LeeAnna’s blog Not Afraid of Color most weeks to share list of things that bring them joy, inspire them or make them laugh. I haven’t joined the linky party the past couple of weeks. I’ve been in a blue funk againContinue reading "I Love Thursday #51"
Another Mystery SAL Starts Sept. 1
Did you see? Denise fromFor The Love of Geese is starting a SAL with fabric requirements being released Sept. 1. It looks like fun with it being a paper pieced project this time. Just click on the logo to be taken to her post with all of the information.
My Trip to the Studio
It was so wonderful to finally be able to take a trip to the studio. My ferry was running and the wait was short. It was so nice to take the ferry instead of having to drive the long way around. Still smoky but no raging flames. 😄 It was a good day to travel,Continue reading "My Trip to the Studio"
Weekly To-Do and Goals #71
My Weekly Goals – To Do Tuesday #71 Chris at Chris Knits is now hosting the weekly To-Do linky party and it’s always fun to go see what everyone has done and are planning To-Do. Last week’s list: 1. Keep working on quilts for the Lytton Fire Victims getting some quilted, bound and delivered. 3 quilts wereContinue reading "Weekly To-Do and Goals #71"
Happy Mail
When I was leaving home to come to the studio (yes, I’m still here 😄) I stopped at the post office to check our mail. I was thrilled to get not one, but two parcels. The first was a box of special goodies from Mad About Patchwork. I had won a gift certificate from thisContinue reading "Happy Mail"
My Day on the Orange You Glad Blog Hop
The fabulous Carla from Creatin’ in the Sticks is hosting this month’s Blog Hop. I am thrilled to be participating again. I’m not sure if you know it, but several of the bloggers offer prizes on their posts. I’ve been lucky enough to win twice on Carla’s site and just placed my order using theContinue reading "My Day on the Orange You Glad Blog Hop"
Day 3 of the Orange You Glad Blog Hop
Carla from Creatin’ in the Sticks is hosting this month’s Hop and here is the lineup for the third day: Wednesday, August 18th Quilted DelightsElizabeth Coughlin DesignsDays Filled With JoyPatchwork BreezeAlycia Quilts Quilty GirlLiane Makes StuffHomespun Hannah’s Blog Are you ready for some wonderful eye candy? I am! Please don’t forget to make a commentContinue reading "Day 3 of the Orange You Glad Blog Hop"
Day 2 of the Orange You Glad Blog Hop
Carla from Creatin’ in the Sticks is hosting this month’s Hop and here is the lineup for the second day: Tuesday, August 17th MooseStashQuiltingWords & StitchesQuilting GailPatchouli Moon StudioDen Syende Himmel Karen’s CornerMs P Designs USA Are you ready for some wonderful eye candy? I am! Please don’t forget to make a comment on theContinue reading "Day 2 of the Orange You Glad Blog Hop"
Quilt Schmilt 